New York, New York vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 61.3% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $114,501 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to New York, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.3% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower